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Kainite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Kainite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Arfvedsonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kainite and Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Kainite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.